8 Birch Close, Prenton, CH43 5XE is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,012 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £378,200 , which equates to approximately £374 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2003 for £148,500. Since then, the value has increased by £229,700, representing a 154.7% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £378,200 is:

  • 7.2% higher than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 7.8% higher than the average in the CH43 5XE postcode area
  • and 45.6% higher than the average price for Prenton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CH43 5XE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£378,200
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£374
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Birch Close, Prenton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 5XE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Jun 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Oct 2013, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 33.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CH43 5XE

8 th / 20
Price Rank
8% higher than average
11 th / 16
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
7 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CH43 5XE , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£378,200
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+155 %
24 Feb 2003
£148,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £352,500
sale date: 4 Sep 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £312,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £323,000
sale date: 31 May 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2016
rooms: 6
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £187,500
sale date: 15 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Birch Close, Prenton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 5XE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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